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64-Bit Windows Releases Now Available

Posted by timothy on from the for-high-end-malware dept.

SimplyJeff writes "Athlon 64 users rejoice! Today at WinHEC 2005 in Seattle, Microsoft announced availability of the 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Strangely (and possibly a sign the drivers aren't yet up to snuff), Microsoft will not sell the 64-bit releases in retail outlets. For now, only new PC buys can get Windows x64 Edition as an option. However, those who purchased Windows XP after March 31, 2003, can trade in their copy for the 64-bit version at a cost of $12 and a voided warranty. Although, x64 users will get one free support call to Microsoft." Reader bonch adds a link to CNET's review of the OS.

3 of 594 comments (clear)

  1. Re:I don't get the point of no retail but... by EEPS · · Score: 0, Troll
    I like linux, I like windows. I just use them for what each does best.


    Ahh, I just hate it when I hear people say this. That statement is pure BS. As if windows has some inate ability to do something better than Linux. Windows does not do ANYTHING best, it just forces the market into only working with it, plain and simple.
  2. what does the 64bit BSOD look like? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    does it now crash twice as fast or twice as often?
    or perhaps both?

    forget this win-doh's crap, go get suse linux 64bit.

  3. Re:Unlike Linux, which also had no drivers and app by poot_rootbeer · · Score: 0, Troll

    WTF did you do wrong?!!

    Thanks for being part of the problem, you asshole.

    And you wonder why users aren't flocking to Linux? When every issue someone brings up about problems they have running it is met with a "RTFM n00b" and an accusation that the user did something wrong?